The Institute Of Workplace And Facilities Management Launches New Best Practice Guidelines For Coping With Covid-19
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The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM), the pioneering body for workplace and facilities management professionals, is sharing best practice guidance to help its members during the outbreak of Coronavirus.
The IWFM have collaborated with Risk and Business Continuity Management SIG to bring together advice and resources on best practice in risk and business continuity management, to support its members in safeguarding their colleagues and the public at this time.
The guidelines, which have been shared with all members, is also available to the wider public on the IWFM website here.
Linda Hausmanis, CEO of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) commented:
“In the face of the UK’s first modern day pandemic, the public should be reassured that our profession has long prepared for a situation such as this. We’re committed to helping our members enact their plans and to support them through the busy and challenging weeks and months to come. Their actions will help keep us safe, maintain productivity and help the UK economy bounce back once pandemic restrictions are lifted.
“Workplace and facilities managers are among the principal agents for managing an organisation’s response to issues such as coronavirus. From managing the transition to remote working, to reviewing business continuity plans, overseeing deep cleaning and maintaining essential infrastructure, workplace and facilities managers are responsible for many of the levers which can maintain an effective and productive workplace experience, and support organisational performance. These guidelines aim to enable everybody to stay informed in these uncertain times, and to adapt and sustain their business, adding an element of certainty to an uncertain situation.
“Lastly, workplace and facilities managers need the ‘right tools’ to support their organisations and clients, especially in terms of resources. It is therefore incumbent upon senior management and budget holders to ensure that the recommendations of workplace and facilities managers are properly funded and supported. Now is not the time to cut corners; to do so risks harm to organisations, clients and the public alike.”
